The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI Inclusion for All: Rethinking Success, Neurodiversity, and Accessibility in the Workplace
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Jun 2, 2025 Emma Crawford, an autism advocate and leader in workplace inclusion, shares personal insights into navigating autism in professional settings. She emphasizes the critical need for inclusive work cultures and proactive leadership that seeks feedback. Topics include embracing neurodiversity, the role of technology in accessibility, and the importance of kindness in leadership. Emma calls for a shift in attitudes towards disability, encouraging workplaces to become environments where everyone feels empowered to express their needs.
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Emma's Late Autism Diagnosis
- Emma Crawford shares her late autism diagnosis experience that reshaped her workplace understanding.
- This sparked a movement towards ongoing inclusion discussions and forming a diversity and inclusion group at PSI.
Embrace Openness and Flexibility
- Build inclusive cultures by embracing openness and flexibility in work methods to suit diverse team needs.
- Shift from reactive adjustments to proactive success enablers accessible to all employees.
Leaders Should Proactively Support
- Leaders should proactively ask employees about their needs rather than waiting for adjustment requests.
- Small accessibility features like meeting agendas and captions help many and reduce barriers for all.
